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Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (Nasdaq: KNSA) is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, acquiring, developing, and commercializing therapeutic medicines for patients with debilitating diseases that have significant unmet medical needs. Headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, Kiniksa is at the forefront of developing immune-modulating assets aimed at addressing a spectrum of cardiovascular and autoimmune conditions.
The company’s clinical-stage product candidates include:
- ARCALYST (rilonacept): The first and only FDA-approved therapy for recurrent pericarditis, a debilitating inflammatory cardiovascular disease. ARCALYST is also approved for cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS) and deficiency of IL-1 receptor antagonist (DIRA).
- Mavrilimumab: An investigational monoclonal antibody targeting the GM-CSF receptor, currently being evaluated for its potential in treating giant cell arteritis and other rare cardiovascular diseases.
- Vixarelimab: An investigational monoclonal antibody inhibitor of signaling through OSMRβ.
- Abiprubart (formerly KPL-404): A humanized monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit the CD40-CD154 interaction, aimed at treating autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren’s Disease.
Kiniksa’s robust pipeline is supported by significant financial strength. The company reported strong revenue growth with ARCALYST, achieving net product revenue of approximately $233.1 million in 2023, a 90% year-over-year increase. This financial performance provides a solid foundation for future investments in both commercial and clinical development projects.
Recent news highlights Kiniksa’s progress:
- In July 2023, Kiniksa announced plans to raise its 2023 ARCALYST sales guidance to between $220 million and $230 million, citing increased prescriber adoption and patient enrollments.
- In October 2023, the company reported third-quarter financial results and the completion of enrollment in the third cohort of the Phase 2 trial of KPL-404 in rheumatoid arthritis, with data expected in the first quarter of 2024.
- In February 2024, Kiniksa announced its plans to initiate a Phase 2b trial of abiprubart in Sjogren’s Disease in the second half of 2024, supported by robust ARCALYST revenue growth and a strong cash position.
For more information about Kiniksa and its pipeline, visit www.kiniksa.com.